I was accepted into GWU for their ABSN program to start fall 23. I haven't received a decision on Marymount University yet, I am still finished up a couple require pre-reqs for their admission. I love how transparent GWU is about their program. Any questions I have can pretty much be answered through the information on their website. However, MU doesn't offer much information up front. Is there anyone who can tell me a little bit about MU? Would your recommend this program? How were your professors? Im assuming its a much smaller cohort, which would be nice. Are they affiliated with a local hospital? What are the hours like? Looks like the class grade/re-take policies are similar to GWU. The NCLEX pass rate I could only find for 2021, but compared to GWU I believe its within a 10% range. The price and length of program also appear to be similar (I just submitted FAFSA, so I don't have exact cost).
Also, I'm leaning towards GWU, but VERY concerned about the commute. I'm a mom of two pre-k kids and one teenage step son, so mornings and evenings can be hectic. Right now, I watch them part time while taking classes at NVCC. Thankfully, I will have additional full time childcare M-F next fall. However, the Ashburn campus is a 45 minute drive. I can think of a thousand things I could do with 45 minutes other than driving. Considering it could be an hour commute twice a day, would you discourage going to this school? I really want to maximize my time. It looks like clinical would be done in Fairfax or near there, so that appeals to me. Is this commute a deal breaker? Can anyone tell me if there is an exact schedule or time I would be expected on campus? We're not the fastest paced bunch in the morning...
Is there anything I am missing? Assuming I am accepted to both, what would you choose?
Unfortunately, I was not accepted into GMU. So yes...I know a cheaper program would probably be better. I did apply to NVCC for an associates, but I'd rather have the BSN within 15 months anyway.
For those who started (or have graduated from) Marymount's Online ABSN this fall, what are your thoughts about the program so far? Is it what you expected? Pros and cons? I'm weighing online vs in person. Thanks!
ready2startnurse
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OK thanks